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Stir-Fried Spicy Asparagus
Course
Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine
Asian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Author
Pam - For the Love of Cooking
Equipment
Large Wok or Large Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
2
tsp
vegetable oil
2
tsp
sesame oil
1
lb
thin asparagus spears
woody ends remove and sliced into thirds at an angle
1/4-1/2
tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
to taste
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
to taste
1
clove
of garlic
minced
1
tsp
fresh ginger
paste, or finely minced
1
tsp
soy sauce
1
tbsp
fresh cilantro
chopped
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat a wok or large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until HOT.
Add the oil and wait until it is shimmering, then add the asparagus, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is crisp-tender and bright green.
Add the garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Pour into a serving bowl and top with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately. Enjoy.